There has been a lot of developments at The Ruins since we featured it here. Worth mentioning are the staff who are very professional. It was evident that they have been trained well. The tour guides are well versed to the history of the mansion. They explained interesting facts about the mansion. You can also trust them to take your picture and they know just the right angle.
It’s also much easier now to get there even by public transport whereas before, you would still ask around how to get to The Ruins. Below are the developments and attractions at The Ruins that you can look forward to on your visit.
- Take Photos
Take photos of the The Ruins structure or have your photos taken, whichever way you want it, The Ruins is a photo-enthusiast’s haven. It is also an ideal for pre-nuptial shoots. It’s unique architecture offers a romantic backdrop for couples.
- Play the 18-hole mini-golf course
This is a latest addition The Ruins. Patterned after the design of a world-renowned mini-golf course designed in the U.S.A., the course is laden with real blue grass and is maintained and cared for daily.
- Dine at The Ruins Restaurant
The Ruins boasts of a semi-fine dining restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine, some of which are still the original recipes of the Lacson family. They serve lunch, snacks, and dinner daily. They also have a mini-bar which offers hot and cold beverages.
- Hold Events
The Ruins is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. They cater to special events such as weddings receptions, pre and post nuptials shoots, debuts, educational tours, etc
- Enjoy the Scenery
Though there’s no picnic area yet, there’s nothing stopping you from sitting down on the grass one of the benches, enjoy the scenery and wait for the sunset.
- Don’t Forget to Buy Souvenirs
Yes, you can now buy souvenirs at The Ruins from T-shirts, key chains, the mansions’ miniature replica.
Future Developments
The management is planning to open a camping and picnic grounds and a pavilion so they can cater to more guests. This is good so that people will not get tired of coming to The Ruins since they get a new experience every time they visit.
For more inquiries, contact The Ruins:
Mobile: (0917) 832-6003
Telefax: (034) 495-2790
Email: lacson_mansion@yahoo.com.ph
Website: http://theruins.multiply.com
watched anc in the filipino channel the other day and it featured ‘the ruins’. very nice piece of architecture. was in bacolod 2005,just attended a friend’s wedding, no time to visit other places in bacolod. the next time i’ll be home, the ruins will be in my itenerary. i ‘m from texas working as a nurse. iloilo is my home, duenas my bithplace. more power